• Joint training maintains pilots, loadmaster's proficiency

    The 37th Airlift Squadron completed a week-long airdrop training exercise with a 10 bundle-container-deployment system drop at a drop zone near Grafenwoehr, Germany, March 16. The 10 container deployment systems were dropped to support a field-training exercise for the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat

  • Lead singer of KoRn visits Ramstein

    Lead vocalist for hard-rock band KoRn, Jonathan Davis, visited here March 16 to sign autographs and tour the base. Davis thanked the troops and the base for allowing him the opportunity to visit."I've always loved the military; and I'm just glad to be here to show my appreciation for what they do

  • Born to ride safe

    The 86th Maintenance Group conducted a Motorcycle Safety Day. The event started with a briefing recognizing motorcycle safety riding tips, inspection and protective equipment requirements.After the briefing, the group inspected their motorcycles using the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's inspection

  • The wind beneath your wings

    The 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron ensures around-the-clock manning which allows maintenance to be performed at a moment's notice. The 86th AMXS mission includes direct support in launching and recovering C-130 J Super Hercules Aircrafts.  The 86th AMXS also provides support to three major

  • Chief Roy visits Team Ramstein

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visited team Ramstein March 14, touring various units here. Roy spoke with Airmen, keying in on resiliency, hazing, restructuring, training and the effectiveness of professional Airmen. Resiliency is not only about taking care of yourself, he said, it's

  • Going postal

    Airmen from the 86th Communications Squadron pitch the daily mail at the Northside Post Office, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 12, 2012. Everyday tasks at the post office include unloading delivery trucks, marking parcels, receiving and pitching mail and providing quality customer service for the

  • Burundi Air Force members visits Ramstein

    Four members from the Burundi air force visited here March 5 through 9 to get the U.S. Air Force point of view on staying safe.The four lieutenant colonels were invited to Ramstein by the U.S. Africa Command and the U.S. Embassy to Burundi, to familiarize them with the airfield, ground and

  • First in, last out; 1st CBCS

    Airmen from the 1st Combat Communication Squadron set up equipment during a Quick Reflex Exercise, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 9, 2012. The field training exercise helps Airmen improve equipment proficiency and maintain the highest degree of operational readiness as well as physical fitness.

  • We fuel the fight

    The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron is the Air Force's third largest defense fuels supply point providing assistance to three combatant commands; European, Central and African Commands.The Black Knight's unwavering support greatly contributes to the various missions throughout the squadron, group,

  • 86th AW honored during ceremony

    The Minister-President of Rheinland-Pfalz honored the U.S. Air Force's 60-year presence in Germany during a streamer presentation held here Mar. 2.Brig. Gen. C.K. Hyde, 86th AW commander, accepted the streamer on behalf of the USAF from Minister-President Kurt Beck. The presentation included remarks

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